Burundian authorities have charged four journalists on Saturday with a crime of undermining state security.
The journalists were arrested this week as Burundi’s government continues...
The United States has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe’s state security minister, Owen Ncube.
Owen Ncube is accused by the US government of being involved in...
The ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has been declared winner of the this month's general election.
BDP secured 29 national assembly seats, representing 51% of...
Guinea's President Alpha Conde is coming under intense pressure following reports he could seek a third term in office.
These reports have sparked protests with...
Australian authorities have denied a prominent Cameroonian journalist visa to attend a press freedom conference in Australia.
Mimi Mefo Takambo had been invited to speak...
The African Union has honoured three teachers on the African continent for their contributions to the teaching profession.
A teacher each from Uganda, Kenya and...
On Wednesday South Africa's main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) leader, Mmusi Maimane resigned his post.
He resigned having served as the DA's first black leader...
The first ever Russia-Africa summit has opened in Russian city of Sochi with Russia displaying its military prowess and what it could offer Africa.
All...
Kenya's government has ordered civil servants to wear made-in-Kenya outfits to work on Fridays and during public holidays.
In a circular from the office of...
Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers.
The apartments have been constructed to...
Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered.
The significant number of recoveries means the country now...
Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million.
Moyo is accused of illegally...
